A Fashionable Event in Newport
It was a celebratory weekend – the twentieth anniversary of the Newport Flower Show –…
Behind the Scenes at the Newport Flower Show
I’ve worn many hats over the years, all with pride in the Newport Flower Show…
Charlotte Moss
“My London Trilogy” post chronicled a once-in-a-lifetime trip on which I was privileged to be…
What’s in YOUR guest room?
In a play on that funny TV commercial (“What’s in YOUR Wallet?”) it’s time to…
Tastemaker: The Aerial Sculptures of Janice Lee Kelly
Janice Lee Kelly is a graduate from the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design, whose…
My London Trilogy – Part III : Charlotte Moss and the Nancy Lancaster Legacy
Having London and the Chelsea Flower Show on one’s May calendar is exciting enough. When…
My London Trilogy – Part II : The Fluorescence of London
The beauty, fragrances and floral inspirations of Chelsea aren’t just contained within the walls of…
My London Trilogy – Part I: The Chelsea Flower Show
The Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show (as it’s formally known) is the penultimate mecca…
Peony Madness: How to Make the Most of a Fleeting Season
It’s a frequent gardener’s lament…”Why don’t they last longer? What can I do to enjoy…
Newport Landscapes – A Cultural View
I’m reminded often – on warm days brushed by sea breezes, on cool misty nights…
A Floral Topiary for Mother’s Day
We all share special memories of our mother, some out-sized, others a snippet, some prompted…
Favorite Design Details–Atlanta Decorators Show House
There is nothing like a Southern spring, especially in Atlanta where I lived and worked…
10 Effective Tips for Photographing Gardens
My friend, Mick Hales, a genteel photographer, and a Brit, is acclaimed for capturing the…
Beverly Hills in 48 Hours
Returning to my original hometown, Beverly Hills, each year…ideally April and October…is a bookmark on…